Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)

What is PACT?

PACT is for people with severe mental health disorders, who frequently need care in a psychiatric hospital or other crisis service. These clients often have challenges with traditional services, and may have a high risk or history of arrest and incarceration.

PACT serves up to 800 people statewide with effective and intensive outreach services. These services are evidence-based, recovery-oriented, and provided through a team approach. With small caseloads, PACT teams can address each person's needs and strengths to provide the right care at the right time.

Peer specialists help people transition back into their communities. Up to 85% of services are available within communities.

Program reviews are conducted at least once a year to measure progress with the following goals: